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Robert A. Earley, in special election 5/19/1984, sworn 5/25/1984, succeeded Leroy J. Wieting, resigned 3/31/1984. First session was 68th 2nd Called Session.
Members of the Texas Congress 1836-1845; Members of the Texas Legislature 1846-2004, 2005.
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73rd Legislature - Robert Earley oath of office 5/24/1984.
Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order.
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Special election 4/28/1984, runoff 5/19/1984.
Texas Secretary of State - Election Dates Including Special Elections, 1966-2001.
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Sworn 11/23/1962.
Oaths of Office.
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Opinion WW-1476 dated 11/15/1962 addresses terms of office for members of the House of Representatives. Newly-elected members may qualify for office and be entitled to a salary on the date the canvassing of the General Election returns is complete.
Attorney General of Texas.
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"Senators Get No Assurance on Early Pay" discusses the question of when newly-elected members of the legislature may qualify for office. States 23 unnamed representatives planned to take the oath early and begin drawing their salaries, 11/23/1962.
Dallas Morning News.
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"Senators-Elect Can't Take Oath, Draw Pay Till Jan. 8," House newcomers Carl Parker and Leroy Wieting took oath of office for the 58th Legislature early—on 11/23/1962—replacing D. Roy Harrington and Thomas Andrews before the end of the 57th.
Dallas Morning News.
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"Wilson Opinion Awaited on Exact End of Terms" reports "a legislator can hold office until his successor has qualified or until 'the first of the year. . .'" State canvassing board to certify results of November election on 11/23/1962.
Dallas Morning News.
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Seniority list for the 68th Legislature shows Leroy Wieting took the oath of office for the 58th Legislature early—on 11/23/1962.
Texas House of Representatives, Chief Clerk's Office - Seniority Order.

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